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  “You’ll get in trouble if they come out here, Mama. They won’t let you see Nix.”

  “I know, honey. I just need a moment.”

  The little girl hummed like she’d heard that excuse before. She dragged her finger across the screen and sang, “Better get go-ing…”

  Cali smiled. What would she have in this world if that little girl wasn’t with her? God had taken everything else but Nix.

  There was nothing left to take.

  She sucked on the filtered end and hung her hand out the door. Cali put the car in gear. A white dust cloud followed her to the stop sign, where she turned right and passed a tan truck. The truck turned around at the intersection and followed her to the gate.

  Avery was still humming.

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  Writing is a lonely endeavor. Thanks to those that make it less so. And graciously volunteer to read the messy parts. You make this happen.

  Lilly Burns, Dar Theriault, Jessica Collins, Frances Prema Werle-Smith, Noni Langford, and Russell Stare.

  And, as always, Heather.